This paper is going to be the basis of a 15 minute oral presentation. My objective is to teach my listeners by giving enough information that they are likely to become interested in the author and may wish to place him on their future reading lists. My presentation should be similar to movie trailers, or previews, than to a plot summary. With that said.... Please write a short paper that examines the folllowing. Importance of Oscar Hijuelos. This paper should address why the author is important in the study or history of U.S Latino literature. Give a few examples of important works by the author and explain why they are important in the study of U.S latino literature. Analysis- How does Oscar Hijuelos write. What are important elements of his style. What are some favorite themes. Comparison of this author with other important latino authors. Evaluation- What makes this author good and why? Synthesis- In your estimation, will people still be reading this author a century from now? Why or why not? You don''t really have to go into depth on this paper... Just a good summary of the writer, his style, and why he is important in the study of US Latino Lit.